I thought Julia's hairy crotch, while creepy, was funny. Can't miss with Chris Rock - I wonder if he requested to be on or if Lorne asked him specifically because he knew the show was gonna be a stinker.

I only caught from about Weekend Update on, and judging from the review and comments, they must have backloaded the episode, cause it wasn't bad. The robots were awesomely unnerving, and even Deep Dish House wasn't nauseating, just blah. The writing was weak, but I usually watch for the host, and I happen to think Julia is funny with everything she does.
Not sure what the answer is for "SNL," but I think it's definitely not Seth Meyers. In any part of the show.
As for Louis-Dreyfus looking better than ever, the only thing I can think of is on "Seinfeld," her hair looked like she had been out in the rain all day and she was dressed like a Raggedy Ann doll most of the series.

I guess I'm going against the grain too - I only caught the last 20 mins of the show, but thought it was quite funny - both the robot sex sketch and the PussyCat Dolls parody had me laughing out loud.

Deep Dish is not funny---Ever. Kill it, Enough already. I agree about Julia's looks, fabulous, gorgeous, she still looks so young and in great shape. The Vinny Vedeci character was fresh--the longer it went on, the funnier it was. Agree this could be a recurring character with guest hosts.

Why all the hate for this week's episode? I actually think this has been one of the better episodes in a while. The only weak, non-funny, trying too hard were Weekend Update and Deep Dish House. I have no idea how Deep Dish House stays on. It sucks. I can't stand it. ANNOYING.

Bad episode, except for the opening and Snow Patrol. The hairy vagina was just disturbing. And whats scary is that there are women with vagina's that hairy.

I'm with everyone else. Yawner.

During the boom mic sketch though, when Heder told Sudeikis to put the mic below the frame, a small part of the audience responded with shocked laughter. So I think I wasn't the only one thinking they were going to have him put the mic up her skirt? If they're allowed to do that on tv... which I'm not sure they are.

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I wonder if they brought Julia Louis-Dreyfus back because NBC doesn't have very many comedies of its own right now, so there aren't a lot of stars who are funny, well-known and willing to do "SNL."

While the Chris Rock monologue was good, it wasn't exactly fresh -- he already told a lot of the same jokes during the many talk-show appearances he's made recently to promote his new movie.

I judge new "SNL" episodes by how long it takes to watch the good parts when I fast-forward my TiVo through the slow/unfunny parts. This one: 22 minutes.

I have high hopes for Peyton Manning--there's a long tradition of athelete acting there. After all, who can ever forget Joe Montana's fantastic portrayal of Phil Hartman's roommate, and his magnificent delivery of the immortal line "You won't bother me--I'll be in my room masturbating"...

I agree, terrible show.